thefightins.com - 6/25/2009
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What happened?
A defensive gaffe by Rollins in the 8th blew the game open as the Rays took game two against the Phillies.
Who did what?
Joe Blanton (4-4) took the loss, despite going seven strong innings. He gave up two runs on six hits, while walking two and striking out 10.
Jayson ...
pabaseball.blogspot.com - 6/25/2009
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pabaseball.blogspot.com —
The NL East is beginning to become a
logjam, with the Mets, Marlins, and Braves all withing
4 games of the Phils. The Phillies craptacular play of late has been the reason for this, not because the other teams have played particularly well themselves. Ex-Phillie and forever stud, Pat Burrell, ...
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Phils Lose, USA Wins
passion4baseball.blogspot.com - 6/25/2009
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passion4baseball.blogspot.com —
As someone affected by the current economy, this
writer is appalled by the lack of hustle the
lucky few who play in the major leagues display on a nightly basis. A few posts ago here in the FanDome, the topic was Craig Monroe, a fringe player in the majors who hustled his way out of a job in MLB ...
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What Hustle Will Do
raysallday.com - 6/25/2009
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raysallday.com —
The Rays recovered from the bad loss on
Tuesday to pull off a 7 to 1 win
last night. Matt Garza gave the Rays a great performance yesterday, allowing the 1 run. The Rays now head to Thursday looking to take a series win against the Phillies. Joe Magrane will be back in the building Thursday, ...
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Game Recap: June 24 vs. Phillies
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LONG DRIVE: A PHILLIES BLOG —
... Technically, Joe Blanton earned the loss. His line reveals more: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 10 K. When he left the game in the 8th with a man on, JC walked the bases loaded and then the shit hit the fan.
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Yes, he left the game with the Phillies trailing 2-1, so yes, the loss is his. But you and I both know: the Phils + late innings + behind a single run = no more cowbell. Okay, so they don’t always rally to win, I am ...
World Series Rematch Not All That Compelling
Bugs & Cranks —
... A delightful The Fightins comment leaver did claim to have attended Wednesday’s game and witnessed “people in the parking lot celebrating a regular season win (a day after their starter gets lit the fuck up for 10 runs) like their team has just cured aids.” Philly fans sure like to joke about AIDS…. ...
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